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Lake Forest Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 619 students in Lake Forest, IL.
The average acceptance rate is 34%, which is lower than the Illinois private high school average acceptance rate of 86%.
33% of private high schools in Lake Forest, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lake Forest Private High Schools (2026-27)

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Fusion Academy Lake Forest
Gr: 6-12 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
840 S. Waukegan Road, Suite 224
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(877) 673-8893
(5)
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Lake Forest Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 25
1500 W Kennedy Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 615-3257
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Map of Woodlands Academy Of The Sacred Heart
Woodlands Academy Of The Sacred Heart
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 7
All-girls (Catholic)
760 E Westleigh Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-4300
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Lake Forest, IL Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
619
Students
$32,753
Avg. Tuition
8
Avg. Class Size
43%
Students of Color
5:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lake Forest)
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
388 Schools
# Students
619 Students
89,919 Students
% Students of Color
43%
35%
0.69
0.62
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
298 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
160 Students
5,624 Students
% Asian Students
28%
6%
# Hispanic Students
58 Students
10,088 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
11%
# Black Students
37 Students
9,667 Students
% Black Students
6%
11%
# White Students
268 Students
52,461 Students
% White Students
47%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
105 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
49 Students
12,210 Students
% of Others Students
9%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
123 Teachers
7,568 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
73%
57%
Average Class Size
8 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
27 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1450
(Out of 1600)
1259
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$32,753
$14,271
Average % on Financial Aid
34%
40%
Average Endowment Size
$62.2 million
$ million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
34%
86%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
25 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Lake Forest, IL?
The top ranked private high schools in Lake Forest, IL include Woodlands Academy Of The Sacred Heart and Lake Forest Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Lake Forest?
3 private high schools are located in Lake Forest.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Lake Forest?
33% of private high schools in Lake Forest are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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